Category: Friends of the Smokies

For the past few years, Friends of the Smokies has participated in #GivingTuesday, a worldwide movement to encourage people to give back to organizations that make a difference in their communities. Following Thanksgiving, we all know Black Friday and Cyber…

The FOTS October Classic Hike of Flat Creek Trail was led by Jack Case. A life-long resident of the Maggie Valley, Jack shares insights about the area during the hike on a day when they saw elk and mountain views….

by Julie Dodd Fall is an important time of year for black bears in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to be eating. “This is the time they fatten up and get ready for hibernating,” said Bill Stiver, GSMNP Supervisory…